MUSIC AT THE CATHEDRAL
Mr. Thomas Niel, Director of Music and Organist
Mrs. Melody Thibodaux, Cantor
L'Angelus - Artists in Residence
Email the music department at: sjcmusic@yahoo.com
Music is integral to the life of the Cathedral, and is inextricably woven into the Church’s liturgy. As Catholics, we have a musical heritage that is one of western civilization’s greatest treasures, and in the words of the Second Vatican Council is to be “preserved and cultivated with great care.” The Council also sought to promote “full, active, and conscious participation among the faithful.” At St. John Cathedral we seek to achieve both of these lofty goals.
Two musical ensembles enhance worship at the Cathedral. The Cathedral Choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Solemn Mass on Sundays as well as for other holy days and diocesan events. At the 6:00 p.m. mass on Sunday evenings the well-known ensemble L'Angelus sings when they are in Lafayette.
The Cathedral Choir is open to adults of all ages who demonstrate a good musical ear in a voice-placement audition with the Music Director. Membership in the Cathedral Choir is a serious ministry that demands commitment and dedication. If you are interested in becoming a member of this choir please contact the Director of Music. The choir rehearses every Wednesday evening from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. from September through the Feast of Pentecost. New members are accepted in late summer, early January, and after Easter.
Recordings of choral music by the Cathedral Choir are available for purchase at the Museum Gift Shop in the Cathedral Center.
